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Stewardship in Action: Indigenous Guardians around Lake Winnipeg
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June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories, cultures, knowledge, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island. It is also an opportunity to highlight the ongoing stewardship Indigenous communities continue to provide for the lands and waters surrounding Lake Winnipeg.
Reflections from IAGLR: the power of community
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LWF Programs Coordinator, Fallon Moreau, reflects on what she learned from IAGLR.
Lake Winnipeg front and centre at IAGLR 2026
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LWF had a strong presence at the 2026 International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) conference, highlighting our work and fostering new connections with researchers and practitioners working to protect freshwater ecosystems.
Bike to the Beach 2026
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Bike to the Beach is an annual fundraising group bike ride in support of a healthy Lake Winnipeg. Get involved and help make evidence-based freshwater advocacy possible!
Walk for Water Dunnottar
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Our signature family-friendly event returns on Sunday, July 26! Get involved, raise funds for evidence-based advocacy and be part of the solution for Lake Winnipeg!
Walk for Water Victoria Beach
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Our signature family-friendly event returns on Sunday, July 19! Get involved, raise funds for evidence-based advocacy and be part of the solution for Lake Winnipeg!
LWF calls for a review of Manitoba's hog industry
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LWF has written to provincial environment minister Mike Moyes, asking that he direct Manitoba's Clean Environment Commission (CEC) to review the environmental sustainability of the hog industry.
LWF's 2025 summer in review
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LWF's 20th summer was a huge success. We were thrilled to return to the village of Dunnottar for Walk for Water, as well as continue our connection with Victoria Beach with Walk for Water and Bike to the Beach. We are grateful for the time and commitment of so many community members.
Looking back on ten years of community-based monitoring: an interview with Chelsea Lobson
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Chelsea Lobson, LWF’s Programs Director, reflects on how the Lake Winnipeg Community-Based Monitoring Network came to be and how it has changed over time.